A novel missense mutation in the HSF4 gene of giant pandas with senile congenital cataracts

A novel missense mutation in the HSF4 gene of giant pandas with senile congenital cataracts

Abstract Cataracts are a common cause of visual impairment and blindness in mammals. They are usually associated with aging, but approximately one third of cases have a significant genetic component. Cataracts are increasingly prevalent among aging populations of captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda mel...

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Main Authors: Yuyan You, Chao Bai, Xuefeng Liu, Maohua Xia, Yanqiang Yin, Yucun Chen, Wei Wang, Ting Jia, Yan Lu, Tianchun Pu, Chenglin Zhang, Xiaoguang Li, Liqin Wang, Yunfang Xiu, Lili Niu, Jun Zhou, Yang Du, Yanhui Liu, Suhui Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84741-5

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84741-5

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